Drinkwater Criminal and Family Lawyers - Law Firm

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About the Firm

Based in Forster and now Newcastle, we provide clear, strategic legal guidance in criminal law, traffic law, family law, and wills and estates. Our team supports clients across Forster, Taree, Port Macquarie, Newcastle and surrounding regions.

Founded by Brooke Drinkwater in 2022, our firm continues a long-standing legacy of legal service in the Mid North Coast and Hunter. We appear regularly in Local and District Courts, as well as the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

We’re known for our down-to-earth advice, strong advocacy and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for every client. Whether you're facing a criminal or traffic charge, navigating a separation, or planning for the future, we’re here to guide you - clearly and confidently.

Practice Areas

Criminal Law
Traffic Law
Family Law
Wills & Estate Planning

Business Hours

Tuesday	9:00 AM -	5:00 PM	Closed
Wednesday	9:00 AM -	5:00 PM
Thursday	9:00 AM -	5:00 PM
Friday	9:00 AM -	5:00 PM
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed
Monday	9:00 AM -	5:00 PM

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Reviews

Overall Rating

★★★★★4.4 stars

7 Reviews

★★★★★6 reviews
★★★★★1 reviews

Karen Holborow

★★★★★

I cannot recommend Brooke and her team from Drinkwater Family Lawyers highly enough. From the very beginning, they were incredibly accommodating, understanding, and approachable. Brooke and team were always informative and knowledgeable, clearly explaining every step. Their professionalism was outstanding, and they were always flexible, thorough, and responsive. Their dedication and personal approach made a stressful situation so much more manageable. Thank you for your exceptional service and care.

Dan Mathew

★★★★★

Brooke and Courtney where very helpful and fantastic they sorted all my problems and done it nicely and highly recommend them.

T Edwards

★★★★★

Thank you to Brooke and the team at Drinkwater Criminal and family lawyers, really appreciate your professional and thorough service. Best result I could have asked for. So glad Brooke represented me.

kaine smith

★★★★★

Great service and great outcome would not choose anybody else

Peter Brennan

★★★★★

Xanthe from Drinkwater was absolutely brilliant. I phoned, with no appointment and she went above and beyond to do everything she could to assist. It resulted in a great outcome for us and we?re forever grateful.

X

★★★★★

Had Courtney for Legal aid. Zero help. Asked for a copy of my paperwork at court as I had absolutely nothing. I was told a Solicitor would provide that to me and that she could not put in an application to the court to change conditions. I have tried to contact her but no response. NOT recommended.

Kelly Rawson

★★★★★

Excellent service, very helpful staff.

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Criminal Defense

Family

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Criminal Defense

Family

Wills and Estates

Practice Areas

Karen Holborow

Dan Mathew

T Edwards

kaine smith

Peter Brennan

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Kelly Rawson

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